"Editar" is a frequently used word in the Spanish language, employed in both oral speech and written context. It refers to the action of modifying or arranging content, typically in the context of texts, videos, images, or other media.
Examples
Quiero editar este documento antes de enviarlo. (I want to edit this document before sending it.)
¿Podrías editar estas fotos para que se vean mejor? (Could you edit these photos so they look better?)
Idiomatic Expressions
Editar a gusto: To edit something according to one's own preferences.
Example: Prefiero editar a gusto mis fotografías en lugar de dejarlo a otra persona.
(I prefer to edit my photos to my liking instead of letting someone else do it.)
Editar en crudo: To edit something in its raw form, without any enhancements or alterations.
Example: El director decidió que la película se editaría en crudo para mantener su autenticidad.
(The director decided that the movie would be edited in its raw form to maintain its authenticity.)
Etymology
"Editar" comes from the Latin word "editare," which means to publish.